As Far East as Baghdad
- Episode aired Jul 5, 2022
The Silk Road opened up a world of trade for the Scandinavians in the East. Seeking wealth, the Vikings known in the East as the "Rus" attacked Constantinople in 860. The Rus became a perman... Read allThe Silk Road opened up a world of trade for the Scandinavians in the East. Seeking wealth, the Vikings known in the East as the "Rus" attacked Constantinople in 860. The Rus became a permanent and feared fixture in the Byzantine Empire.The Silk Road opened up a world of trade for the Scandinavians in the East. Seeking wealth, the Vikings known in the East as the "Rus" attacked Constantinople in 860. The Rus became a permanent and feared fixture in the Byzantine Empire.